God promises a restoration of Israel but they must meet Him “face to face” first. There He will judge their hearts. The rebellious will NOT enter into the land. God has dealt with rebellion from His people since the beginning. Even Abram stepped outside of God’s direction when he and Sari decided to ‘give God […]
Still in captivity, the elders come to Ezekiel to ask God something. He KNOWS what is on their mind and has something to say first! Then He addresses the elders’ ask. This passage shows us a LONG-SUFFERING GOD. It also shows us shows us that God is fed up with the attitude of the people. […]
God gives Ezekiel a lament, sad song, to sing about the princes of Israel. It is a sad story indeed. One that speaks of a promising future cut short. After reading this “lament”, I went to my bible helps to find added direction. They had very little to offer. Their suppositions aren’t any different from […]
God ends a proverb the people have adopted because of His words. No longer does the son answer for the father’s sins or the father for the sons. Each answers for his own actions. In the beginning of the nation of Israel there was national accountability through the generations. Sin would follow the family for […]
God shares a parable with Ezekiel about two eagles and a vine. The vine breaks its allegiance with the first eagle. The cost of promises broken is God’s focus today. I will admit to trying to figure out this parable on my own, or for myself initially. I’m SO grateful that God takes the time […]
